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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert James Goewey, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Goewey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps), [then Lieutenant Colonel]

    Action Date:

    March 1942 – July 1944
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 31 (June 28, 1949)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Air Corps), [then Lieutenant Colonel] Robert J. Goewey, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from March 1942 to July 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Goewey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.